The Index
Every ingredient, graded
INCI names in monospace, evidence grade at the row end, limits by region on every entry. Filter by what it does, what it's for, and where it's permitted.
68 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octocrylene | Octocrylene | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Panthenol | Panthenol | Humectant, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Soothing | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Petrolatum | Petrolatum | 1–100 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Retinal | Retinal | Retinoid | 0.03–0.1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Retinol | Retinol | Exfoliant, Retinoid | 0.1–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Salicylic acid | Salicylic Acid | Exfoliant, Anti-inflammatory, Sebum regulating, Keratolytic | 0.5–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Sodium Lactate | Sodium Lactate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Sodium PCA | Sodium PCA | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Sodium ascorbyl phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Antioxidant, Brightening, Antimicrobial | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Sorbitol | Sorbitol | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Squalane | Squalane | Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant | 1–100 % | 12 Aug 2026 | Moderate |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | UV filter | 2–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Tocopherol | Tocopherol | 0.1–1 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Tranexamic acid | Tranexamic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Xylitol | Xylitol | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | UV filter, Soothing | 5–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
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